❀ i. (video, but she will respond with voice and text)

[evanescent]

[For a moment, there is a close-up of what looks like one very bright green eye, then an "oh! sorry!" muffled from somewhere, and the image pans out some to reveal a young woman. She's perched on the edge of a bed in a room with a growing collection of potted plants, her long hair pinned back in a messy bun.

She waves! And smiles.]

This network sure is lively! I didn't expect to see so much open discussion... [Especially concerning the topics, is the implication here, but it's said so cheerfully it's hard to tell if she's being insulting or not.] but that's good, isn't it? It's nice to see so many people getting along, even if they're from different places. It encouraged me to use it too.

For those of you I haven't met, my name is Aerith. For those of you I have, thank you if you helped me, and I hope you're all settling in alright. It's been a big adjustment for me, but I think I'm finding my way around things. It's hard to say! I guess I won't know until something big happens.

More to the point...I wanted to talk about something. Where I'm from, I used to grow a little garden in a church. I've got something of a green thumb, you see. [:)] I've been doing work into finding out what grows here locally, and I was thinking of expanding some. A community garden...that'd be nice, wouldn't it? I've never grown anything with other people. I suppose I'm a little shy about it. [:))] And as I'm learning, it would take Chroma...

But new places are all about expanding your horizons, right? Let's work together. If you've never planted anything before, once I've got everything set up, I can show you how.

So!

What sort of plants would you all like to see? Something edible? Floral? Anything from home? [She fistpumps.] I can try my best to grow it!

Oh, and —

Can anyone tell me more about the plant life here? I want to learn as much as I can.

Video 002 | Lancer of Black

[erasemymyth]

[He appears on screen again, this time his clothing is slightly different. He clears his throat and gives a more prepared statement. A stark difference than his casual conversation last time.]

To all who inhabit this relm, and many of those who came here like I did, I would like to announce the opening of The Dragon's Den. You may find it on Level One along PrismaPlace. We shall be serving cocktails, wine, and what I am told are appetizers.

[He realizes it's a bit odd for him to be advertising a place but there's always a purpose. Even though he tries sounding cheerful about this his tone comes off as more relaxed than anything else.

Also he cannot go without saying the next part.]

All who enter and are welcomed will be under my protection while finding respite there and all who seek my aid can find me there at most times. Consider it a sanctuary if you will, should the time ever come.

[There are some in particular he wishes to know that part but it doesn't hurt to extend his offer. He has to have subjects. Lancer does switch to more private conversations after this proclemation as he awaits in the comfort of The Dragon's Den.

(ooc: You can respond here or follow to think to the log if you visit.)]